Chapter 484
“What, you don’t want it?” Xander murmured, his voice low, Athena snapped out of it, quickly took it, and shook her head, “Ha, thank you”
Clutching the handkerchiet, Athena felt strangely reluctant to use such a personal gift frons Xander just to wipe away her sweat.”
Noticing Athens’s flustered expression, Xandes smiled faintly, produced an invitation from his robe, and presented it to her. “My mother’s birthday falle on the 28th of this month. You and Mrs. Monson must attend.”
Every year.
Xander hosts a grand celebration for Alexandra’s birthday
This year was no exception.
However, upon hearing the news, Athena felt a twinge of unease.
Last time, Alexandra had warned her not to entertain any ideas of corying up to royalty for her own gain.
Clearly, Alexandra disapproved of her.
But Xander was inviting her to Alexandra’s birthday. “Isn’t that just walking straight into the lion’s den? Athena thought.
Not even the subtle shift in Athena’s expression escaped Xander’s discerning gaze.
Xander asked, “is there some trouble?”
Athena shook her head, her expression composed, yet her heart was in
t was in turmoil.
if she were to tell Xander the truth, wouldn’t it just seem like she was trying to come between him and his mother?
Alexandra’s current courtesy toward her was merely because she hadn’t yet crossed Alexandra’s interests.
Athena thought anxiously, “If I show up at Alexandra’s birthday banquet, she’ll skin me alive!
Margaret, noticing Athena’s hesitation, immediately understood what was weighing on her mind.
Unwilling to voice her concerns in front of Xander, Margaret gracefully stepped in “Lady Alexandra’s birthday? Rest assured, Your Highness, I shall certainly attend. Thank you for your kind invitation,”
xander also noticed something was amiss, but chose not to press the matter directly. Instead, he gracefully steered the conversation elsewhere.
After exchanging some more pleasantries, Xander took his leave.
As Athena escorted Xander to the gate, she hesitated before asking politely, “May I ask what your mother prefers? I’d like to prepare something suitable.”
“There’s no need to bring anything” Xander said with a meaningful smile, his eyes brimming with deep affection. “Your presence alone would be gitt
His intense gaze was almost too much for Athena to handle.
Trina www Athena looking troubled and couldn’t help but ask in confusion, “Ms. Morison, Prince Xander is always so attentive to sighing
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